Pyrethrum vs. Permethrin: Know Which Insecticides Are Safe
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- By Dr. Jill Tack
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Pyrethrum is a genus class of plants in the Chrysanthemum family, which includes the herbal plant feverfew. Pyrethrum also refers to the natural insecticide that comes from this plant species. When looking for flea treatments for your pet, don't be fooled by pyrethrum's man-made chemical replacement, permethrin. Permethrin is the synthetic version of pyrethrum that is chemically man-made to use as an insect repellent, most commonly for fleas found on dogs.